Overview

Early Childhood Education- Special Education (Hybrid) is offered by University of Saint Joseph. We are guided by the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and seek to prepare the next generation of teachers to enact these values in their classrooms, schools, and communities.

Key Facts

This program is delivered through a hybrid, synchronous format. The MAT in Early Childhood/Special Education is a two-year, cohort-based program that leads to a recommendation for grades PK-3 teacher licensure and grades PK-K Special Education teacher licensure in the State of Connecticut (CT Certification #113). A new cohort begins every Fall semester. Armed with the knowledge in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of all children, including children with special needs, you will:

Be a critical thinker and effective problem solver who is concerned with the social, emotional, and intellectual issues of young children in the contemporary educational setting
Apply advanced pedagogy in child development, curriculum, instruction, and assessment to engage young students in reaching their potential as individuals and as learners
Develop the capacity to influence and advance positive change for young children and the profession of early childhood education in a complex global society
Encourage the development of collaborative relationships among all adults and agencies responsible for the appropriate emotional, social, and cognitive development of young children

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Childhood Special Education Student Teaching Practicum Pre-K - Grade 3

Primary Curriculum (Grades 1-3)

Assessment: Pre-K to Grade 3

Parents, Families and Communication

Language Development and Emergent Literacy
Growth and Development in Early Childhood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Admission to USJ is made on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

West Hartford, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 869 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate admission application and nonrefundable admission fee
A conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.67
Two sealed official transcripts of all undergraduate work and any prior graduate work
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the candidate’s suitability as a prospective teacher or to work with children and families. Note: Recommendations must be obtained from individuals who are not family members, personal friends or members of the Department of Education at USJ.
Immunization record using the USJ Health Service form available on the University website
A planned program of study developed by the candidate and the faculty advisor, approved by the chair of the Department of Education

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13740 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13740 USD / year

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13740 USD / year

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Living costs

West Hartford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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